Hampshire · England
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Southsea
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Southsea, Hampshire: free survey, honest guide prices and a written quote that sets out each part of the job before anything is booked.
- Guide price
- £55–£125 per linear metre
- Postcodes
- PO5, PO1, PO4
- Survey
- Free, no obligation
What driveway drainage and soakaways involve
Driveway drainage collects surface water and takes it to somewhere it can soak away safely, usually with a linear channel drain across the drive and a soakaway crate or rubble pit in the garden. It is needed where a drive is impermeable or slopes towards the house or garage.
Groundwork prices in Southsea depend on what is found below the surface, so the survey looks closely at ground conditions, access and drainage. Around Southsea, longer drives and rural access are common, so deliveries and mixing space are planned at survey.
In Southsea we can price work such as fitting setts or steel edging around a new drive, adding a soakaway so water stays on the property and preparing a drive to meet a new dropped kerb. More about driveway drainage and soakaways.
Prices for driveway drainage and soakaways in Southsea
For the South East, where typical costs are above the UK average, these are the ranges we would expect before seeing your property.
| Service | Guide price inc VAT |
|---|---|
| Driveway drainage and soakaways | £55–£125 per linear metre |
| Resin bound driveways | £50–£135 per m² |
| Driveway extensions and widening | £85–£135 per m² |
Based on South East rates. See the full price guide or price your own project.
Planning in Southsea
Surface water from a drive should stay on your property or go to a suitable soakaway or surface water drain. It should not run onto the road or be connected to a foul sewer. Soakaways are sited away from buildings.
General information for England, not legal advice.
Weather and working days
The South East is relatively dry, with long laying seasons, but clay soils are common across much of the region and can drain slowly. Spring to autumn offers the most laying days in Hampshire, but dry, mild winter days can work too.
How it works
You start with a guide price, we visit to measure and check the site, you get a written quote, and we book the work for suitable weather.
Driveway drainage and soakaways in Southsea: questions
How soon can you survey in Southsea?
Call 0800 088 6341 or use the quote tool and we will offer survey dates. Surveys are free and run all year.
What postcodes do you cover around Southsea?
We cover PO5, PO1 and PO4 and the surrounding districts, including Portsmouth and Gosport.
Do I need planning permission in Southsea?
In England, a new or replaced hard surface of more than 5 m² in a front garden is permitted development only if it is porous, or if rainwater drains to a lawn, border or soakaway within the property. A fully permeable resin bound build, with a porous base under it, meets that test.
Driveway drainage and soakaways near Southsea
- Portsmouth 1.1 mi
- Gosport 1.9 mi
- Fareham 6.1 mi
- Havant 6.8 mi
- Waterlooville 7.2 mi
Other services in Southsea
- Resin bound driveways
- Resin bonded driveways
- Resin over tarmac and concrete
- New resin driveways (full dig-out)
- Permeable SuDS driveways
- Driveway extensions and widening
- Resin patios
- Resin garden paths
- Resin steps
- Accessible resin ramps
- Excavation and sub-base
- Driveway edging and borders
- Dropped kerb applications
- Resin driveway repairs
- Resin driveway cleaning
- Resin driveway restoration
- Commercial resin surfacing
Free survey · itemised quote
Book a free survey in Southsea
We cover PO5, PO1 and PO4 and nearby. Tell us about your project and we will be in touch to arrange a visit.
- Base, edging and drainage priced line by line
- Real blend samples shown in daylight
- Price fixed in writing once the spec is agreed
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